Lost snake back home after two-month disappearance
A runaway pet snake that vanished from its home nearly two months ago has finally been found — to the shock of neighbors who spotted it slithering down a street…
World’s Smallest Snake Rediscovered in Barbados After 20 Years
The world’s smallest snake, the Barbados threadsnake (Tetracheilostoma carlae), has been rediscovered under a rock in central Barbados during an ecological survey in March. The species had been lost to…
First Grade Teacher Opens Backpack And Screams When She Sees What’s Inside
“That is clearly the craziest thing I ever found in a backpack.” First Grader Brings Pet Snake to School in His Backpack It was only the second day of school…
Woman Rescues Snake — Then Watches In Awe As She Gives Birth In Her Hand
Garter Snake Gives Birth During Dramatic Backyard Rescue Earlier this month, Tidewater Wildlife Rescue received an urgent call from a concerned homeowner. A common garter snake had become hopelessly entangled…
Newly Found Cells in Burmese Pythons Let Them Digest Bones Like Never Before
Specialized cells in the intestinal lining of Burmese pythons allows them to completely absorb the skeletons of their prey. Bone-Digesting Cells Found in Burmese Pythons Reveal How Snakes Manage Calcium…
Experts Couldn’t Believe This Snake Existed — And ‘Rushed’ To See Her
“We were shocked.” Rare Rattlesnake With One-of-a-Kind Pattern Discovered in Arizona Stuns Experts Snake experts in Arizona are no strangers to encountering rare reptiles, but even the seasoned team at…
Cluck once, and the river shakes: Inside the Amazon’s giant snake saga
Anacondas once seen as mythical giants are now practical pests — especially to chicken farmers. This research dives deep into folklore, economic conflict, and the vital role of community-driven conservation.…
Vets Operate To Remove ‘Egg’ From Snake — And Find Something Else Entirely
Central Ratsnake Saved After Swallowing Fake Egg Mistaken for Food At the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center in Boyce, Virginia, veterinarians recently admitted an unusual patient—a central ratsnake with a suspicious,…
Florida bobcat bites the head off of 13-foot Burmese python in the Everglades
Wildlife experts believe that predators native to the Everglades are beginning to fight back against the invasive species of snake. Bobcat vs. Burmese Python: A Native Predator Strikes Back In…
Driver Nearly Swerves Off Road When A Tiny Head Pops Out From Her Hood
“My son and I were both screaming …” Stowaway Snake Shocks Mom and Son During Drive — and Keeps Coming Back Earlier this month, LeAnna Binkley was simply driving her…